1497 GERMAN ERFURT GEW 88S BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

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This item SOLD at 2023 Mar 28 @ 15:11UTC-4 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 150.00 USD
Estimated at 300.00 - 500.00 USD

Cal. 8mm Mauser. S# 432. Bbl. 30". Mismatched rear sight parts & bolt head. Other visible numbers are matching. "S" model w/ rear sight having rounded notch at top & right side of butt having an "S" marking. Top of receiver has 1890 date, Erfurt marking, "S" & "Z" markings indicating update to .323 bore diameter. Left side of receiver marked "G. MOD 88" & "NM" for New Material. Ladder rear sight graduated to 2000m. Blade front sight. Front band has cancelled unit marking that reads "131.R.E.D.4.174". Left side of receiver has "22.7.145" unit marking. Walnut stock. Stock has faint Imperial stamps. Cleaning rod present. CONDITION: sanded walnut stock shows added varnish w/ notable cracks on both sides of wrist. Stock otherwise shows scattered dings & handling marks. Metal has a silvery-gray cleaned appearance w/ scattered oxidation & some light pitting. Fair w/ scattered light pitting. (01-22253/MJC). ANTIQUE. $300-500.